Packaging Lead

Description

The Packaging Lead is responsible for overseeing essential packaging functions in a safe and efficient environment. This role involves leading, training, and supervising personnel while ensuring the secure movement and packaging of all customer products. The Packaging Lead must complete all required paperwork, maintain inventories, operate forklifts, perform light maintenance, and assist with railcar movement. Effective communication with management and maintenance teams is essential to maintaining production uptime.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

• Train and supervise all personnel under this position to ensure total customer satisfaction.
• Schedule work processes and take responsibility for quality and efficiency.
• Supervise safe operations at packaging lines, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Verify all paperwork to ensure customer instructions are accurately followed.
• Conduct bulk verification before starting new railcar or bulk orders.
• Print and verify labels from K1, ensuring correct item, lot, weight, and country of origin when applicable.
• Set up and maintain printers, ensuring test print accuracy.
• Operate and maintain safe packaging, material handling, and visual inspection processes within EHS and quality guidelines.
• Follow and maintain Good Packaging Practices (GPPs).
• Complete all required paperwork before order submission.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and verify physical stock with K1 data.
• Perform light maintenance tasks as needed.
• Conduct blowdowns and line inspections before every order.
• Set up transfer hoses for railcar packaging while following GPPs.
• Enforce rail yard safety guidelines when moving railcars.
• Complete daily productivity reports and Shoplogix logs.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and adhere to Quantix housekeeping standards.
• Treat team members with fairness and respect.
• Follow the chain of command and maintain clear communication with management.
• Comply with all EHS, Responsible Care, and Operation Clean Sweep guidelines.
• Complete assigned training via Paylocity.
• Utilize Stop Work Authority when necessary.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness within assigned areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Basic computer skills required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Capability to work efficiently under pressure and adapt to last-minute changes.
• Problem-solving initiative to address workplace challenges.
• Forklift driving skills required.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work in varied weather conditions (heat, cold, humidity).
• Ability to lift, push, kneel, carry, and reach with arms and hands.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.